A non-discretionary permit review process — the city checks whether your application meets adopted standards and approves or rejects based on objective criteria. No public hearings, no design review committee, no subjective judgment.
Required by California state law for ADU applications since 2017. Since 2020, on a lot with an existing dwelling, the city has 60 days from receiving a completed application to approve or deny it. If it does neither within that period, the application is deemed approved.
Part of the BackyardADU California ADU Glossary — plain-English definitions of the regulatory, construction, and financing terms you'll encounter during a California ADU project.